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Ik Multimedia UNO DRUM

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Description

The essentials to know about the IK Multimedia UNO Drum groovebox

  • Analog + PCM hybrid: 6 true analog voices + PCM samples (54 to choose from) for rich and versatile kits
  • Up to 12 elements and 11 voices of polyphony to build complete grooves, from minimal to ultra-dense
  • Immediate workflow: 12 touch pads, step sequencer, 64 patterns, 100 kits and 100 preloaded and editable patterns
  • Ultra portable: USB power or 4 AA batteries, lightweight format, ideal for studio, home studio, and live

A UNO designed for groove: the UNO Synth spirit in a rhythmic version

Developed in collaboration with SoundMachines, an Italian analog specialist, the UNO Drum continues the UNO universe: a punchy and organic sound combined with a modern and practical approach. It carries forward the strong idea of a bold analog character while benefiting from digital flexibility to expand the palette and speed up creation, without getting lost in complex menus.

Who is the UNO Drum for, and in which styles does it excel?

The UNO Drum targets producers and beat-makers who want a compact drum machine capable of sounding powerful, fast. It suits both beginner musicians (thanks to ready-to-play kits/patterns) and experienced users who enjoy sculpting sound. Perfect for techno, EDM, hip-hop, synthwave, industrial, pop, or for creating rhythmic textures in ambient music. In the studio, it complements a MIDI setup and a synth rig; live, it becomes a source of patterns and easy-to-recall variations.

Features and innovations

At the heart of the UNO Drum is a hybrid architecture: 6 analog drum sounds (including 2 kicks, snares, claps, and hi-hats) for impact, dynamics, and grain, plus PCM elements from a sample library, with 54 samples available (toms, rimshots, bells, rides, crashes, etc.). You can freely combine analog and digital to create up to 12 elements per kit, with 11 voices of polyphony, then save your settings in internal memory.

Rhythmic creation relies on an efficient step sequencer, with 64 patterns to develop long and evolving structures. On the sound design side, per-element editing parameters invite you to shape tuning, attacks, and decays to instantly adapt the kit to the targeted style, from round and heavy kicks to more aggressive percussion.

To add depth to the mix, the UNO Drum integrates 3 Master effects: analog distortion (saturation), analog compressor (punch and presence), and Stutter (stuttering) to create rhythmic cuts, tremolos, and dynamic variations. Effect settings are saved with the kit, making recalls quick and consistent in production or live situations.

Technical specifications

Sound engine

  • Hybrid analog + PCM drum machine / rhythmic creation station
  • 6 analog drum sounds
  • PCM elements: 54 samples to choose from
  • Up to 12 analog and digital elements
  • Polyphony: 11 voices
  • 100 preprogrammed and editable kit presets
  • 100 preloaded drum patterns

Sequencer and control

  • 12 touch pads
  • Step sequencer
  • 64 patterns to create extended grooves

Effects

  • 3 master audio effects: analog saturation, analog compressor, Stutter effect

Connections

  • 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack line input
  • 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack line/headphone output
  • 2 MIDI mini-jack 2.5 mm connectors

Power supply

  • USB power supply
  • Powered by 4 AA batteries

Included software

  • Editor software / libraries for Mac and PC

Included accessories

  • 1 Micro USB cable
  • 2 MIDI mini-jack 2.5 mm to DIN adapters
  • 4 AA batteries

Dimensions and weight

  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 256 x 150 x 49 mm
  • Weight: 400 g
Brand reference number: 2221047K17001

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Good little machine, the sounds are great. The operation is accessible to everyone, very intuitive. And all this, for a very reasonable price. I just have some small reservations about the quality of the potentiometers, I hope they will last over time.
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Posted on 14/07/2020
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